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{"title":"Research by all for all?","authors":"Christine Bond","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf002","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143058998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring factors that impact pass rates in a UK pharmacist registration exam, 2011-2024.","authors":"Oisín N Kavanagh, Mark Ashton, Andrew K Husband","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae068","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riae068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance of UK MPharm graduates on the General Pharmaceutical Council's (GPhC) registration assessment, between the years 2011-2024, to explore the factors that impact student performance in this examination.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Student performance in the GPhC registration assessment was contextualized with factors like alma mater, Foundation Training placement, NSS, and HESA data. Relationships between these factors and the weighted average passing rates and raw scores were analysed using a range of statistical methods including correlation analysis, ANOM, Tukey-Kramer, and t-tests.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Year on year, students from top performing Schools of Pharmacy consistently perform well and performance becomes less consistent as average passing rate decreases (R2 = 0.89; Prob > F < 0.0001). To best discriminate between MPharm programmes and placement type, students can be grouped by their raw score. We also find that students are more likely to pass in hospital compared to community placements, independent of institution. These relationships hold true for the best- and worst-performing students.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our analysis highlights substantial differences in performance levels between the highest and lowest-performing schools and placement types. While not always the case, it appears that pharmacy students should seek to obtain a pre-registration placement in the hospital environment to maximise their chances of success in the GPhC exam. Moving forward, we advocate for better quality data which could link each individual (and their demographic characteristics) as they move through university right through to their performance on each question in the registration exam.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"88-94"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceptions of community pharmacists regarding pregabalin abuse: a survey from Sudan.","authors":"Lina Altayeb, Alaa Zkriea, Eman El Imam, Khansa GreebAlla, Rimah Hassan, Ruba Ahmed, Mayyada Wazaify","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae071","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riae071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Pregabalin abuse is increasing in prevalence and is associated with significant harm. This study aimed to assess community pharmacists' perceptions of pregabalin abuse and their recommendations to address this issue.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the Omdurman locality, Khartoum in 2022. Community pharmacies were selected randomly and surveyed using a pre-tested and self-administered questionnaire held on a smartphone. Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests were run using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 26.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>A total of 172 community pharmacists completed the questionnaire (77.8% aged 22-30 years, 65.1% females, 79.1% holding bachelor's degrees, and 57.6% having ≤ 5 years of work experience). Most participants (81.4%) perceived that they had observed pregabalin abuse in the last 6 months. Participants indicated that they were aware of the abuse potential of pregabalin (97.7%) and that they routinely dispensed pregabalin only by prescription (92.4%). Most participants reported that people they suspected of abusing pregabalin were mainly men (98.8%), aged 21-30 years (90.7%), and did not regularly visit the pharmacy (72.7%). Actions taken for such customers included stating the product was not available (64.0%) and refusing to dispense (56.4%). The most recommended solutions were raising community awareness about the risks and consequences of pregabalin abuse (35.8%) and maximizing pharmacists' adherence to dispensing regulations (36.5%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Most pharmacists believed that they had observed pregabalin abuse and that it was increasing. They managed the situation primarily by reporting the drug was unavailable and refusing to dispense it. Effective community pharmacy-based interventions are strongly needed to tackle the issue of pregabalin abuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"52-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pharmacists' perceptions of the impact of Objective Structured Clinical Examination on professional development and competence: a cross-sectional study in Qatar.","authors":"Ziad G Nasr, Hafsa Shehzad, Kyle J Wilby","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae078","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riae078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a key tool in healthcare education, assessing clinical skills and competencies. This study explores OSCE's impact on pharmacists' competence, confidence, and practice readiness, focusing on its role in professional development and long-term practice improvement.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Qatar University pharmacy graduates with at least a year of practice experience. The survey included 10 items on a 4-point Likert scale to capture quantitative data, along with open-ended questions for more detailed reflections and qualitative insights. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data were thematically analyzed through an inductive approach, with two researchers independently coded responses and identifying themes.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Out of 75 eligible pharmacists, 46 responded (61.3% response rate). Over 85% reported that OSCE improved communication and interprofessional collaboration skills, and 80% felt it helped apply essential professional skills effectively. However, opinions varied on making OSCE a licensure requirement. Six main themes emerged: (i) Enhanced Interprofessional Collaboration Skills, (ii) Application of Professional Skills, (iii) Practical Application of Pharmacy Education, (iv) Adaptability for Evolving Healthcare Challenges, (v) Enhancement of Patient-Facing Communication Skills, and (vi) Identification of Personal Strengths and Weaknesses.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates that OSCEs enhance pharmacists' clinical skills, communication, and practice readiness. Pharmacy programs should continue integrating OSCEs alongside other assessments for comprehensive evaluation. Policymakers are encouraged to explore OSCEs for licensure, ensuring standardization and evaluator training. Future research should assess OSCE's long-term impact on pharmacists' career development and patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"95-101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142909665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Medication shortage behaviour change with multidisciplinary clinician-designed digital notification intervention.","authors":"Melissa Teo, Brandon Stretton, Andrew E C Booth, Shrirajh Satheakeerthy, Sarah Howson, Shaun Evans, Joshua Kovoor, Sarah Fu, Keith McNeil, Bradley Menz, Aashray Gupta, Kieran Gibson, Sheryn Tan, Weng Onn Chan, John Maddison, Samuel Gluck, Toby Gilbert, Stephen Bacchi","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae064","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riae064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the effect of a clinician-designed digital notification system on the use of intravenous paracetamol during a medication shortage.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An in-house digital notification platform was designed through multidisciplinary collaboration. A 4-week pre- and post-implementation methodology was employed to evaluate the effect of the intervention.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>There was significantly lower use of intravenous paracetamol in the post-implementation period compared to the pre-implementation period (median 80 doses per day, interquartile range 58 to 93, vs 94, interquartile range 83 to 122, P < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Multidisciplinary clinician-designed digital notification platforms may assist during times of medication shortage.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"124-126"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142620197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cost-related medication nonadherence in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.","authors":"Van De Tran, Minh Cuong Nguyen, Thi Hai Yen Nguyen, Thi Thu Tran, Rebecca Susan Dewey","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae065","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riae065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) to prescription medication has been shown to affect healthcare outcomes. While CRN has been reported in many countries globally, it has not been fully characterized in Vietnam.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study was conducted to determine CRN rates and factors associated with CRN among pharmacy customers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional research design used printed self-administered questionnaires in Vietnamese distributed to customers of private pharmacies and pharmacy chains in the Mekong Delta from January to March 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 1546 respondents, 49.9% reported experiencing CRN, with the most commonly reported action being delaying filling a prescription (38.2%). Compared to participants aged ≥65 years, those aged 18-44 years were 2.5 times more likely to report CRN, with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 2.51 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.55-4.06). Poorer self-reported health status was a strong predictor of CRN (aOR = 3.72; 95% CI: 2.32-5.95) compared to better self-reported health status. Having more prescriptions was a strong predictor of CRN (aOR = 2.25; 95% CI: 1.70-2.98) compared to having fewer prescriptions. The presence of chronic conditions was associated with being 2.5 times more likely to report CRN (aOR = 2.46; 95% CI: 1.71-3.55) compared to those without chronic conditions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nearly half of the participants experienced CRN. The findings of this study showed that implementing public health initiatives, such as routine care, in-person and telephone counseling, and educational programs by pharmacists, is necessary to reduce CRN among the population of the Mekong Delta. More studies are needed to help inform policymakers on how to reduce CRN and improve access to medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"64-72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Education at a time of war.","authors":"Hwaida Elsadig","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae069","DOIUrl":"10.1093/ijpp/riae069","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"119-121"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How do community pharmacists perceive practice-based research?","authors":"Ingrid Kummer, Martina Šepetavc, Ivana Šolić, Renata Jurišić Grubešić","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riaf006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Practice-based research (PBR) is an integral part of community pharmacy practice. The results obtained from PBR allow community pharmacists to gain the knowledge necessary to develop new patient services and acquire strategies to strengthen their role in the health system. The study aimed to assess pharmacists' attitudes and barriers towards PBR and investigate the factors that prevent or motivate community pharmacists from participating.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The cross-sectional study was conducted in May to Jun 2023 via an online structured pretested questionnaire. All licensed pharmacists registered in the Registry of Pharmacists of the Croatian Pharmaceutical Chamber, who listed community pharmacy as a place of work participated, i.e. 500 community pharmacists. The questionnaire consisted of two sections. Section A collected the respondents' sociodemographic characteristics. Section B contained two groups of relevant statements on a 5-point Likert scale divided into two sections: pharmacists' attitudes towards research in PBRs and barriers to participation in PBRs.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>The results showed that 97% of community pharmacists considered PBR important for developing new pharmacy services, and almost two-thirds considered participation in research to be part of pharmacy practice. The most often perceived barrier to research participation was the workload of daily tasks necessary for normal pharmacy functioning, recognized by 68% of community pharmacists.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study revealed community pharmacists' perception of the importance of PBR for the pharmacy profession. Involvement in PBR was important for the community pharmacists. The motivation for the PBR was present, despite the detected barriers. The results indicate the directions the community pharmacists should inspire.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143255656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comparative analysis of consumers' patterns of reimbursable prescription medications between online-only and community pharmacies.","authors":"Anne Estrup Olesen, Jacob Herrig Simonsen, Susanne Storm Madsen, Rikke Nørgaard Hansen, Ann Lykkegaard Sørensen","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riaf003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riaf003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Online pharmacies have emerged as a novel method for procuring reimbursable medicines. The study aimed to compare consumers' patterns of reimbursable prescription medications between online-only and community pharmacies in The North Denmark Region which is one of five regions in Denmark.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The retrospective study used registered data for all reimbursable medicine prescriptions from pharmacies in 2022 across Denmark but specifically retrieved from patients residing in The North Denmark Region.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>In 2022, 4414 and 395 438 patients obtained reimbursable medicines from 2 online-only and 240 community pharmacies, respectively. The age distribution of patients using online-only pharmacies was significantly different from community pharmacies (P < .001) as the proportion of patients in age groups 30-69 years was higher for online-only pharmacies. Whereas patients above the age of 70 were more likely to fill prescriptions from community pharmacies. The gender distribution of patients using online-only pharmacies was different from community pharmacies (P < .001) as a higher proportion of females filled prescriptions from online-only pharmacies. The distribution of patients' living areas differed between the two types of pharmacies (P < .001), where the proportion of patients from metropolitan municipalities was higher at online-only pharmacies. The distribution of prescriptions by anatomical therapeutic chemical code differed between the two types of pharmacies (P < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Consumer patterns were different between online-only and community. These insights may inform pharmacy owners, ensuring both online and community pharmacies meet public health needs effectively in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Survey of pharmacists' perspectives on preparing discharge medicine lists: a cross-sectional single-centre study.","authors":"Gemma Burns, Helena Gjone, Trudy Teasdale, Laetitia Hattingh","doi":"10.1093/ijpp/riae077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riae077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study explored South-East Queensland Australian pharmacists' perspectives on preparing discharge medicine lists, specifically involvement of pharmacy assistants, use of electronic medication management software, and expanding pharmacists' scope during discharge.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Electronic survey distributed to pharmacists during December 2021 and data collected over 3 weeks.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Pharmacists supported increased involvement of pharmacy assistants (with structured collaborative training), pharmacist-led medication reconciliation, and producing the discharge medicine list directly from the electronic record.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Increased scope of pharmacy assistants to complete technical tasks will improve pharmacists' capacity to integrate with the medical team and perform discharge medication reconciliation.</p>","PeriodicalId":14284,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}